One of the top ten resasons for owning a Vanagon is that the tranny comes
down and out for clutch replacement instead of having to pull the motor.
Can't wait for my clutch to fail so I can try it!

Dimwitted Moose and Flying Squirrel

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> From: Mark Schrope <mschrope@VIMS.EDU>
> To: Vanagon@GERRY.SDSC.EDU
> Subject: oil pressure placement and clutch
> Date: Tuesday, December 02, 1997 10:22 AM
>
> Before I found this list and its wealth of information I dealt with the
> oil pressure light problem on my 89 wolfsburg.  The mechanic working on
> it wasn't overly familiar with Vanagons and so was stumped after
> replacing the sending unit in question and the buzz/ light didn't go
> away.  We decided to disable the thing and he installed a VDO pressure
> guage but rather than putting it under the 3/4 tin he put it in at the
> higher sending unit hole and the hose bends under the belts making the
> VDO sending unit easily accesible.  My question is, am I getting an
> accurate enough reading from this location (it reads about 25 at 2000rpm
> when engine is warmed up rather than the recommended 29.  I have 20W-50
> oil and a German filter) or should I consider going through the trouble
> of moving it to the location everyone else seems to use?
>
> Also, I've considered  upgrading to the unit with the dual sender.  The
> old warning light setup is pretty much beyond use at this point so I was
> wondering if it is possible to just wire a small light off the sending
> unit to use as an idiot light.  Any advice or if anyone has done this
> I'd love to hear from you.
>
> Last question-  I unfortunately find myself in need of a new clutch.  I
> was looking through the archives and found posts from earlier this year
> dealing with problems experienced after installing Sachs clutches.  Ron
> at the Bus Depot said he hasn't been having any returns so I assume the
> problems have been dealt with.  Anyone had any problems recently?  I
> found a post with some detailed instructions on replacing the clutch and
> pilot bearing but I'll be having the work done by a non-VW mechanic so
> any additional tips would be much appreciated.  Thanks for the help
>
> Mark Schrope
> '89 Wolfsburg